Ukraine Starlink Access at Risk as Poland and Elon Musk Clash Over Satellite Roaming Rules

A clash between Poland’s government and Elon Musk/SpaceX over Starlink roaming rules is fueling fears about Ukraine’s connectivity. Polish officials said SpaceX changed terms affecting Polish users’ roaming region and threatened to review annual payments, reportedly about $50 million per year. Musk said Starlink would not be turned off for Ukraine, warning that without it Ukraine’s frontline communications could collapse. Poland is also escalating demands for clarification, while lawmakers monitor whether the new roaming limits spill over into support for Ukrainian terminals.